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RX51 XPB

2001 Kawasaki W650

Silver Petrol 676cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,783 mi
Last recorded29,783 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki W65013,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XPB
MakeKawasaki
ModelW650
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine676cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 29,783 miles

front tyre perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2026 29,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front tyre perishing

Pass 27 May 2025 29,370 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2024 28,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 28,357 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 28,357 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 27,813 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 27,813 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 26,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 25,585 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 25,585 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 24,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 24,578 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 24,578 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 24,234 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,874 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 22,946 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 22,200 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2012 21,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 21,222 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,938 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2008 15,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 12,331 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 12,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki W650?

Based on 19,528 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 171
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Drive chain excessively loose 29
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RX51 XPB is a 2001 Kawasaki W650 in Silver with a 676cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki W650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 13,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki W650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 XPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki W650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki W650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 XPB registered?

RX51 XPB is a 2001 Kawasaki W650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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